Fodor's Expert Review Typhoon

Owner Brian Vidor, who traveled the world as a rock musician and naturalist, brings home some of his favorite gastronomic experiences to this restaurant. Tear your attention away from the planes landing at nearby Santa Monica Airport and the chefs at work in the impressive exhibition kitchen so you can embark on a culinary grand tour of Asia. You'll find samosas from India, curries from Thailand, and salads from Korea. For even more adventure—or bragging rights—you can order stir-fried crickets, Manchurian mountain ants, or Singapore-style scorpions, all beautifully seasoned.